With a lot of celebrations the year 2023 has brought in for the NASCAR world, there is one more added to the list. The fans are definitely in for a treat with a surprise from the beloved Jimmie Johnson. The legend made a very interesting announcement recently.
Jimmie Johnson is a star not new to the limelight. With the New year set in and NASCAR’s upcoming season, there is a lot of buzz around. JJ just added to all the fun. Petty GMS took to their Twitter account and posted a video with the caption, “Big day in NYC tomorrow, @JimmieJohnson will join the @TODAYshow at 9:30 am ET to tell you all about it! @TODAYshow.” In the video posted by Petty GMS, Jimmie said, “Hey everybody, I’m here in New York City. I have a huge day tomorrow, something I’m very excited about and I think you all want to tune in and see. I will be on the TODAY show tomorrow around 9:30 am and hope you have a chance to tune in and see all the exciting news.”
Big day in NYC tomorrow, @JimmieJohnson will join the @TODAYshow at 9:30 am ET to tell you all about it! @TODAYshow pic.twitter.com/VxHKN4v61l
— Petty GMS (@PettyGMS) January 10, 2023
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Fans seem to be pretty excited about the announcement and can’t wait for more details. Check out what some fans have to say.
Curious what it could be. Either way it's a big W to have PGMS leadership on national news.
— That Jones Fan (@thatjonesfan) January 10, 2023
What news could they possibly announce about them? We know they are in the lineup, their sponsors, and their numbers
— ᑎIᑕK GᖇEGOᖇY (@The_Tech_Beast) January 11, 2023
Okay the craziest part is people are walking by him like it’s not JIMMIE FRICKEN JOHNSON THE BEST NASCAR DRIVER IN HISTORY.
— NASCAR Fan (@nascarisfun69) January 10, 2023
I love that Jimmie is back in the NASCAR world
— David (@nascarasian) January 10, 2023
Is this the announcement? Please tell me this is what is!
— Lawson Murphree (@MurphreeLaw48) January 10, 2023
Going with the entire driver lineup in NYC to announce the new name of the company? Maybe reveal car numbers?
— April LeMay (@awesome_apes) January 11, 2023
I hope sponsors and Whatever else keeps Jimmie happy!!
— Bob Toler (@toler_bob) January 11, 2023
My guess; number & 2023 schedule reveal
— Matthew Hall (@M_Hall34) January 10, 2023
Car number sponsor and paint scheme nice!
— George Augustine (@a68593968) January 10, 2023
👀9:30?…9 plus 3 is 12 ..x 2023 is 24,276..divided by 43 is 564 ..subtract the 5 for 5 consecutive titles get 64 subtract Erik Jones fave driver as a kid Jeff Gordon 24 and tada ..40 JIMMIES GONNA DRIVE THE 40 confirmed pic.twitter.com/bmb51oZaCl
— 𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑽𝑬 (@Jonesfan43_4) January 10, 2023
Jimmie Johnson and his new role in 2023
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After spending two decades with Hendrick Motorsports, in 2023 the seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson got back to NASCAR. He has returned as a part-time driver and part-owner for Petty GMS Motorsports. As per sources, he will be competing in five Cup Series races this year, beginning with racing at Daytona 500 scheduled in February. However, it is anticipated that Jimmie Johnson will be the busiest part-time driver in NASCAR this year. With the world evolving, it looks like he has a lot of catching up to do.
The Next-Gen car was introduced around the same time when JJ took a break in 2020, retiring from his full-time career. So his time will be invested in his role as a driver to other responsibilities that come along with being a part-owner at Petty GMS. He will be spending some time getting to know the new NASCAR technology before the season begins. All of his experience and other contributions will be of great use to his new team. This will also be equally important for the next-generation racers of Petty GMS to level up their game. It certainly looks like there is a lot of work going on behind the curtains.
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Well, JJ fans are ardently waiting to see the man take to his driving seat soon. As the season is starting soon, the air sure is filled with all the excitement. What do you think this year 2023 will be like for Jimmie with the new partnership with Petty GMS and back to racing? Drop in your thoughts below.